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Wondering what could possibly be better than a two-wheeled adventure with pit stops for wine and great eats along the way? Look no further than the Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Cycle Tourism Map to plan your next visit. If you are looking to pedal your way through the southern peninsula of Ontario, cyclists of all sorts can explore this region via six established cycling routes, all featured on this new map.

Rail Trails In Kawartha Lakes

The City of Kawartha Lakes, which incorporates Lindsay and the surrounding area, sits at the cross-roads of two major rail trails in Ontario. Travelling east to west across the entire region, the Great Trail, known locally as the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail intersects the Victoria Rail Trail, which runs north to south and offers plenty of trail riding for those looking to take bike trips in the heart of Ontario's cottage country.

2019 Ontario By Bike Rides

Find out more about our Ontario By Bike Ride destinations and schedule for 2019! New destinations and old classics all with the same great value! These small group weekend tours are self-guided, fully supported and always sell out!

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Ontario By Bike Ride September 2015

This ride is now over The detailed ride itinerary for this ride is now available on-line, so you can enjoy great trail riding with a self-guided ride experience.

Hamilton Brantford Paris Port Dover Rail Trail Weekend

When: Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, September 20 - 2015

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Total Distance: 95km to 132km

The Ride: Join us for a weekend of fall riding on a spectacular off-road rail trail ride from Hamilton to Brantford, Paris to Port Dover, with ride ending on the shores of Lake Erie. Shorter or longer route options are available so you can make the most of the ride and time out on this interconnected well maintained trail system. Passing through many communities along the way, take time out to enjoy the sights, whether choosing to ride with friends, the group or independently. This tour incorporates one overnight stop in Brantford at the Comfort Inn, lunches and many other extras, including a convenient shuttle back to start on this fully supported small group tour.

Day 1:Saturday, September 19 – Dundas to Brantford or Paris - 47km (or 59km or 71km)

Starting in Dundas, near Hamilton, and just one hour from downtown Toronto, load up on supplies before meeting with the group at a parking lot conveniently located near the trail head. Ride out on the Hamilton Brantford Rail Trail through incredibly scenic farmland, forests and valley systems, awash with bright fall colours. Enjoy the easy ride into Brantford connecting to parkland alongside the Grand River. After lunch cruise north as far as Paris, a pretty river side town for further refreshments, or explore the trail closer to hotel and overnight accommodations.

Day 2:Sunday, September 20 – Brantford to Port Dover - 48km or 61km

Hit the trail and head south following the green parkland that snakes along the shores of the Grand River and through Brantford, a part of the Trans Canada Trail system. Take a break in Waterford, for panoramic views riding atop of the Black Bridge, and learn more about the rich agricultural heritage with a stop at local museum. Continue along on flat easy tree and farm lined trail to town of Simcoe, choose to end ride here or continue further south towards Lake Erie, and the beach side town of Port Dover. Celebrate the end of a great weekend with a dip in the Lake, shopping in town or cold beverage in this town that welcomes riders on two wheels.

Getting To/From Start:Transportation Options also include GO Transit with trains that run to Aldershot Station (Hamilton). Use Hamilton Cycling Map to plan your route to start location in Dundas. All Hamilton city buses have racks on front for 2 bikes.